Is natural miscarriage dangerous?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on March 04, 2025
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Miscarriages that occur before the 28th week of pregnancy generally do not cause significant harm to the expectant mother. This situation is relatively common, mostly due to chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo or environmental stimuli affecting the pregnant woman, such as abdominal impacts, extreme emotional fluctuations, fatigue, or staying up late, all of which may lead to spontaneous miscarriage. Under normal circumstances, spontaneous miscarriages do not lead to particularly serious consequences. However, some women may experience significant bleeding or infections of the reproductive system during a miscarriage, which require timely hemostasis and infection control. Additionally, it is advised to promptly visit a hospital in the event of a miscarriage and follow the doctor's guidance for management.

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If at ten days pregnant, you determine through blood tests or urine tests that you are indeed pregnant and do not wish to continue the pregnancy, hoping for a natural miscarriage is not advisable. Natural miscarriage refers to the spontaneous expulsion of the gestational sac from the uterine cavity. In clinical practice, a natural miscarriage is something that can only be encountered, not sought after, as it occurs naturally and cannot be influenced externally. It primarily happens due to poor quality of the gestational sac. Since a natural miscarriage may or may not occur, if you do not wish to continue the pregnancy, waiting it out is not significantly beneficial. Instead, it is advisable to opt for medical intervention to terminate the pregnancy as soon as possible.

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What to pay attention to during a natural miscarriage?

During the period of miscarriage, it is important to ensure adequate sleep to help the body recover. Additionally, it is crucial to stay warm, avoid cold exposure, and refrain from consuming raw, cold, or spicy foods. Opt for light, easily digestible foods instead, and consider drinking some brown sugar or millet porridge. It is also essential to maintain a good emotional state to facilitate physical recovery. Since women may feel particularly low after a miscarriage, family support and psychological care are important during this time. Moreover, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the genital area is necessary; frequent changing of underwear and sanitary pads is advised. A week after the miscarriage, it is advisable to visit the hospital for a follow-up examination.

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What are the symptoms of a natural miscarriage?

What are the symptoms of a spontaneous miscarriage? Spontaneous miscarriage is a process where the embryo is lost from the mother's body. Before diagnosing a spontaneous miscarriage, it is first necessary to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy. After confirming the intrauterine pregnancy, symptoms include abdominal pain and heavy bleeding, which indicate a spontaneous miscarriage. The manifestations of a spontaneous miscarriage primarily include abdominal pain or bleeding, along with the expulsion of necrotic tissue-like material, which is the embryonic tissue. The symptoms are bleeding and abdominal pain. The symptoms of a spontaneous miscarriage are mainly distinguished from an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy can also present similarly, where an ultrasound fails to reveal a gestational sac, accompanied by abdominal pain and bleeding. Such scenarios should be considered for ectopic pregnancy, whereas abdominal pain and bleeding after confirming an intrauterine pregnancy indicates a spontaneous miscarriage.

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How long does it take to get a period after a natural miscarriage?

For patients who have had a spontaneous miscarriage, if their menstrual cycle is usually regular, the first day of the spontaneous miscarriage is the time when their next period would begin. However, if the miscarriage is incomplete and a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure is required, the first day after the D&C is considered the start date for the next menstrual cycle. Some people experience spontaneous miscarriages due to menstrual irregularities and an irregular menstrual cycle, which may be caused by hormonal imbalances. In such cases, the timing of the next period after a miscarriage is uncertain. If the menstrual cycle is regular, the next period can be estimated based on the aforementioned timings. However, if the cycle is irregular, the timing of the next period post-miscarriage primarily depends on the condition of the endometrium. If the endometrium has recovered to a thickness of 1.0 or more, menstruation is likely to occur. If the endometrial lining is thin, menstruation may not occur for the time being. Therefore, the length of time until menstruation resumes following a spontaneous miscarriage also requires monitoring of the hormonal balance and the regularity of the usual menstrual cycle.

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How many days does the lochia last after a natural miscarriage?

Natural miscarriage generally cleans up the lochia in about a week. This is because natural miscarriage refers to the process where the embryo flows out from the uterine cavity on its own. Most people can completely clear out after a natural miscarriage, so the amount of bleeding is generally not very much, and the bleeding duration is not very long. If it is not clean after a week, it is necessary to consider whether it has not been completely cleared, and it is best to go to the hospital for an ultrasound to see if there are any issues with the uterus. Additionally, it is essential to rest and reduce activities after a natural miscarriage.